An iris emerging from the soil. (Photo by Ryan Armbrust)
It’s April 4th, a good two weeks into spring. As usual, Nebraska weather has kept us on our toes, with a few days in the 70s and a few in the 20s. The forecast calls for a few inches of snow tonight, further putting a damper on our hopes of spring finally breaking free of winter for the year.
There are buds on the tree — and a few leaves starting to break out. Tulips, hyacinths and other early bulbs are breaking through the soil, and should be sending up blooms soon. Is there anything in your yard that’s blooming? I’ve heard reports of bloodroot starting to bloom across eastern Nebraska.
With lows in the high 20s forecast for the next week, it’s still probably too early for anyone to be in the garden with anything but cool-season vegetables in cold frames. Perhaps some are having success with their own tricks to get the garden started early? Care to share your methods?
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